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Gov. Green announces new DLNR leadership

Dawn Chang will retire as chairperson and director of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources next month. Gov. Josh Green has announced her replacement. READ MORE

Community Voices: Navigating the ‘NIL’e

University of Hawaiʻi’s Athletic Director Matt Elliott is determined to find a way to get millions in resources for college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness (referred to as NIL). Although the Legislature tried to sink NIL funding, UH’s ship stubbornly refuses to go down, per the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi. READ MORE

FEMA fraud co-conspirator sentenced to two years in prison

Daylyn Harris, who pled guilty for stealing disaster relief monies related to the Lahaina and Pacific Palisades wildfires, will face two years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay back more than $60,000 to FEMA. READ MORE

State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole reactions to Act 11 lawsuit

SB2471 was the signature piece of legislation to emerge from the recent legislative session. Now it’s a law, one that’s already been challenged as unconstitutional. ASD reached out to the law’s backers for comment. READ MORE

Hawaiʻi 4-H livestock events teach youth real-life skills

Local youth from across the state have started showcasing their business and leadership skills after months of caring for animals, while learning how to sell them to buyers. Representatives for The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience share more about how Hawaiʻi 4-H livestock programs are preparing students for work. READ MORE

Coco’s Cravings 808 offers sweet and savory Japanese milk breads

While the business is known for its Cocobonz — cinnamon rolls made from Japanese-style milk bread dough — and savory pastries, connection through food continues to be essential for business owner Colleen Bui. READ MORE

‘America’s Got Talent’ has Hawaiʻi contestants

These North Shore brothers will be featured in Season 21 of “America’s Got Talent.” Tune in Tuesday, June 9, to catch their performance. READ MORE

The sword that spares

ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa shares gratitude for the police we send toward the danger the rest of us flee, especially in light of the manhunts for Jacob Baker and William “Billy” Sinclair. READ MORE

House Without a Key launches new Sunday dinner buffet

The Halekulani eatery’s Aha ‘Aina Plantation Pā‘ina is a new Sunday dinner buffet that will run until Sept. 6. It celebrates Hawaiʻi’s diverse cultures, and guests will also have the chance to try the legendary KONG burger, created in partnership with radio icon Kamasami Kong.READ MORE

Letter to the Editor: ʻPraise and accoladesʻ for speaking truth

An ASD reader, born in Honolulu who now resides in Louisiana, gives kudos to columnist Sterling Higa for his take on the May 30 beating on Oʻahu’s North Shore. “His article was faith-affirming and much needed in these days of violence,” she writes. READ MORE

Reader Submissions: Send us your sky photos

Kindly submit your high-resolution, horizontal Hawaiʻi Skies photo that you own and/or have the rights to general@alohastatedaily.com. Additional details here: READ MORE

Maui architect seeking national AIA leadership role

David Sellers, principal and co-founder of Maui-based Hawai‘i Off Grid, is running for 2027 president-elect of the national design organization. The election takes place this month. READ MORE

Daily Smile: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Now, let’s all enjoy passengers’ reactions to Uber driver who brought dog along for ride… READ MORE

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“Green appoints new DLNR leader” and Community voices: Navigating the ‘NIL’e'”.

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